9 Best Wet n Wild Products -- and the 3 Worst

Buying Wet n Wild is an inexpensive way for us get our beauty fix without hurting our wallets. Heck, half the stuff they sell you could buy with change found in your couch cushions. Our readers have had positive experiences with lots of Wet n Wild goodies, but they also shared a few products they wont buy again, no matter how cheap they are. Before you buy Wet n Wild products, check out this guide to what's hot and what's not, and then search those couch cushions or bust open that piggy bank.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 6*
Why: These polishes may be formaldehyde, toluene and phthalate free, but that doesn't mean readers love them. The biggest reader complaint: "The finish is just awful -- no smoothness whatsoever, very chunky, streaky and coarse."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.6*
Why: Readers were surprised by this blush, saying it "is comparable to department store blushes." Why? Because "the pigmentation is dense -- so a little goes a long way" and "it literally stayed on all day."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.7*
Why: These "are from the drugstore but they look and feel high end," readers say. "The shadows go on smooth and stay in place all day. They have just a bit of glitter without being too sparkly for day." And bonus: "You can't tell from the package, but there is a tiny, slide-out mirror on the side for touch-ups on the go!"

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.9*
Why: This was Oprah's pick for shiniest lipgloss, and readers love it too. "It is the shiniest I've found," one reader says and "it stays on well" and is "not sticky."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.9*
Why: Readers are obsessed with the Brandywine (666) shade of this lip liner. It "is universally flattering" "works well on any skin tone, lasts long and is cheap." All of the shades are "long-lasting, easy to apply [and] available everywhere."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9*
Why: The eight shadows in these palettes are "all very well-coordinated," readers say. "The quality is great" and the shadows have "amazing staying power." Plus, "the pull-out mirror is especially nice and handy, since it's actually big enough to see what you're doing," one reader says.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.4*
Why: "The Rock Solid nail polish line delivers high-shimmer shine, with outstanding wear," readers say. They "love that the color in the bottle is very true to the color on your nails" and that it "goes on very smoothly and it dries relatively fast."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.4*
Why: The bottom line: "This is definitely a great quality polish for low cost," readers say. "It keeps your nail polish shiny, freshens up an old manicure, and also looks great alone." One reader says, "The polish was very strong, lasted much longer than any other protector and didn't leave any funny color or residue."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.7*
Why: Readers love this "cute body shimmer." They use it "to blend into ... makeup," "to mix into ... body lotion or ... hair gel," or just to "lightly sweep some across ... shoulders" for "a pretty sheen." Plus, "you get a good amount for such a little price," one reader says.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.8*
Why: Readers love this "awesome clear coat" because it "just gives your nails a nice, polished look." It also "dries fast and really shines." One reader says, "I give it an A+."

At one time, I used Wet 'n Wild's "Ultimate Expressions Eyeshadow Palette" almost exclusively. The colors worked so beautifully together that I had brides on whom I was doing makeup choose this palette over Urban Decay's "Nakeds" and others. The large, pull-out mirror was a treasure! I'm sorry they downgraded to the shadows now--not nearly as coordinated, no mirror, etc.

I would love to get my hands on a few of these items...unfortunately, loving in a small town, that opportunity might not present itself any time soon. I do love my wet n wild though, even through the typical hit and miss of a low cost brand.

I love Wet N Wild products! Your reviews have insprired me to try a few that I haven't. I am glad you did this report to show others that you don't have to break the bank to look great. I also love these products when I need a beauty fix but I am running low on cash, or if I want to try a trendy color but not sure I want to shell out big cash to do so. These products are great for experimenting.